An Open Letter

Dear friends and family,

We know you love our children. Your questions, your concerns, and even your doubts come from that love. Many of you have asked if we, as parents, are truly equipped to teach our kids. Some have wondered if our children will miss out on friendships, activities, or future opportunities. We hear you. And we would like to share what homeschooling really looks like today, because in 2025 the old images of lonely, disconnected homeschoolers simply do not fit anymore.

Homeschooling families today are more connected than ever before. In our own community, children spend time learning and playing together at co-ops, park days, field trips, sports teams, music groups, volunteer projects, and church activities. Across the country, studies show that homeschooled students meet and exceed national averages in social skills, empathy, and community involvement. In Texas, recent legislation has opened even more doors. Homeschool students can now join UIL competitions for academics, sports, and fine arts, and colleges across the state are actively welcoming homeschool graduates. This is not isolation. This is integration.

Academically, homeschooling has a strong track record. Nationwide, homeschoolers consistently score well above the public school average on standardized tests, and they enter college prepared to excel. Many go on to careers in science, the arts, entrepreneurship, and public service. Here in Texas, programs like Educational Savings Accounts are making it easier than ever for families to access curriculum, classes, and tutoring tailored to each child’s needs.

For us, this decision is not about closing our children off from the world. It is about opening it wider. Homeschooling gives them the time and freedom to dive deeply into their interests, to learn at their own pace, and to grow in settings that reflect our family’s values. It allows them to spend their days surrounded by people of different ages and backgrounds, learning how to collaborate, serve, and lead. Homeschooling is different, but it is not deficient. It is simply a different path to the same goals of knowledge, character, and opportunity.

We understand that homeschooling may not look like the education you remember. Please know that our children are learning, thriving, and building the skills and relationships they need for a full life. We invite you to join us for a day, see a co-op class in action, or come along on a field trip. See for yourself the joy, curiosity, and confidence that homeschooling fosters.

Your love and support mean the world to us. Thank you for being willing to listen, to ask, and to walk alongside us as we give our children not just an education, but an upbringing rooted in both learning and community.

With gratitude,
~ Your Texas Homeschooling Family